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Course Syllabus

TEAU 1015 Intro to Automotive Technology II

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 60
  • Offered for Non-Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: TEAU 1000
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Fall 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course covers the basics of electricity, electronics, ignition systems, starting systems, charging systems, brakes, steering and suspension systems, and wheels and tires.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree, TE certificate, and certificates of proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to differentiate between series and parallel circuits.
  2. Students will recognize the components of and be able to service the ignition system.
  3. Students will be able to test a charging system.
  4. Students will be able to test a starting system.
  5. Students will be able to mount and balance a tire.
  6. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

Course Content

Basic Electricity and Electrical SystemsIgnition SystemsStarting SystemsCharging SystemsBrakesSteering and SuspensionWheels and Tires